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Ethiopia's controversial mega dam on the Blue Nile 'now complete'

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long worried neighbouring countries is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia's Mega Dam On The Nile 'Now Complete': PM

International Business Times

Rusted screws, metal spikes and plastic rubbish: the horrific sexual violence used against Tigray’s women

Tens of thousands of Tigrayan women report brutal wartime abuse by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers, such as gang-rape and the insertion of objects into their uteruses. But justice seems a distant prospect

The Guardian - UK

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Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it

Ethiopia and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 6 May 2025. Under it, their national police agencies will cooperate on security and intelligence. This will include combating cross-border crime, sharing intelligence and building capacity. They will also share experiences and training.

The Conversation

Somaliland’s 30-year quest for recognition: could US interests make the difference?

More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign state. Despite a lack of formal acknowledgement, the breakaway state has built a relatively stable system of governance. This has drawn increasing interest from global powers, including the United States. As regional…

The Conversation

Mass arrests and beatings: how Ethiopia went from celebrating journalists to jailing them

Hundreds of media workers have been detained, often on terror charges, or forced into exile by Abiy Ahmed’s regime

The Guardian - UK

African Leaders Praise Pope Francis's 'Legacy Of Compassion'

African leaders praised the "legacy of compassion" and "commitment to inclusivity" of Pope Francis as they joined global mourning over his death on Monday.

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Is Ethiopia at war again? A look at the rebellion in one of its most powerful regions

A loose collection of rebel groups is challenging Ethiopia’s military in one of the country’s most populous and powerful regions

The Independent UK

Ethiopia’s civil war: what’s behind the Amhara rebellion?

Ethiopia is in the grip of a civil war between federal government forces and the Fano, a loose alliance of ethnic-based militia in the Amhara region.

The Conversation

Are Ethiopia and Eritrea hurtling towards war?

The two countries’ historically fraught relationship was mended in 2018, but hostilities are flaring again.

Al Jazeera

Power struggle leads to coup in Tigray as war looms between Ethiopia and Eritrea

Tigray’s interim leader flees as rival faction seizes control, while Ethiopian tanks and troops move to border of Eritrea

The Guardian - UK

‘We just want peace’: A pacifist community amid Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict

For two years, Awra Amba has been caught up in a war raging between Fano fighters and Ethiopian government soldiers.

Al Jazeera

Last throw of the boule for Addis Ababa’s historic pétanque club as developers turn city into hi-tech hub

In the heart of the Ethiopian capital is a relic of the French-built railway but the government’s grandiose redevelopment plans threaten this friendly club

The Guardian - UK

The world at war: the flashpoints that the west ignores

While all eyes are on the Middle East and Ukraine, brutality still reigns in many other regions suffering many other conflicts

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The Conversation

9 million Ethiopian children have been forced out of school: what the government must do

More than nine million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships.

Al Jazeera

Somalia, Ethiopia agree on compromise to end tension, Turkish leader says

Turkiye’s President Erdogan announced the breakthrough after talks between the Ethiopian and Somali leaders in Ankara.

The Independent UK

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to hold 'technical talks' over breakaway Somaliland region

The leaders of Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to hold “technical talks” to resolve a dispute sparked by Ethiopia’s deal with Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland

International Business Times

Turkey Says Ethiopia, Somalia Reach Compromise Deal To End Feud

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a deal to end a nearly year-old bitter dispute following hours of Turkish-brokered talks in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.

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Ethiopia and Somalia reach 'historic' deal to end bitter feud

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a deal to end a nearly year-old bitter dispute following hours of Turkish-brokered talks in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.

Al Jazeera

Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row

Small Somaliland is positioned in the middle of a regional spat that some experts fear could escalate further.

The Independent UK

Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace

Thousands of Ethiopians have gathered in the capital city to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful

The Conversation

Ethiopia’s grand plans for Addis Ababa: 4 essential reads on the social cost of transforming an African city

Ethiopia’s capital city is undergoing a transformation. Addis Ababa is being redeveloped as part of Ethiopia’s broader economic ambitions. Mega road projects, ambitious housing developments and infrastructural changes, all aimed at modernising one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, are shaping its facade.

The Conversation

Violence at the Kenya-Ethiopia border: what’s driving insecurity in the region

Communal conflict is endemic in the vast arid region on both sides of the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Fresh alarm has been sparked in both countries following a kidnapping and armed attacks on police and civilians in Kenya’s Marsabit county, in the extreme north of the country. Oscar Mwangi Gakuo, who has…

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Demolitions in Ethiopia are giving rise to a new Addis Ababa – it comes at the expense of the city’s residents

A spate of demolitions radically transformed one of the oldest parts of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, in early 2024. The city is home to an estimated 4 million people.

International Business Times

Ethiopia Says Mega-dam Doubles Electricity Output

Ethiopia said it has more than doubled electricity production from its controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile after two more turbines started operations.

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